1.

The early years of the space program were

(A)

intensely competitive

(B)

intensely cooperative

(C)

largely unsuccessful

(D)

run by private companies

2.

The financial interactions among people, businesses, and governments across international borders are known as

(A)

a multinational corporation

(B)

free trade

(C)

a global economy

(D)

economic development

3.

Nations with large oil reserves are able to affect the economic and political situations of other countries because

(A)

these nations are wealthier than others

(B)

oil is a major source of energy for most nations

(C)

these nations pose a military threat

(D)

oil-rich countries are likely to be invaded

4.

The statement that best describes terrorism is

(A)

it is used only against foreign governments

(B)

it is caused by ethnic and religious conflicts

(C)

it seeks to change policies through force or threat

(D)

it uses weapons of mass destruction

5.

One key reason for the emergence of a global culture is

(A)

immigration

(B)

the legacy of Western colonialism

(C)

popular culture

(D)

mass media